My dude strips my parts with chemicals, sand blasting or in this case pressure ball basher! Only problem is, the steel balls used in the "basher" got stuck in the rim. Any ideas how to get these out would be appreciated. If left in I think it will spoil the paint job.
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Wow, well, the first thing I'd try is a piece of wire or razor blade. If that doesn't work get yourself a dental pick, they're are strong enough to break these little balls loose. In either case you may have to touch up the area with primer after as it looks like they are painted in there....good luck!
Yes, Looks to have been much better to have removed those before painting.
Or take them back and ask the guy to remove the paint (and the balls) so you can start over.
And that would definitely be visible. The trim rings do not cover that gap.
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Wow, well, the first thing I'd try is a piece of wire or razor blade. If that doesn't work get yourself a dental pick, they're are strong enough to break these little balls loose. In either case you may have to touch up the area with primer after as it looks like they are painted in there....good luck!
I will try the dental pic. Did a quick coat to see if it would cover and as you can see it did not.
Yes, Looks to have been much better to have removed those before painting. Or take them back and ask the guy to remove the paint (and the balls) so you can start over.
And that would definitely be visible. The trim rings do not cover that gap.
Wow, well, the first thing I'd try is a piece of wire or razor blade. If that doesn't work get yourself a dental pick, they're are strong enough to break these little balls loose. In either case you may have to touch up the area with primer after as it looks like they are painted in there....good luck!
Dental pick works! Might have to buy a few as it's a little hard on the pick. Kit costs $8 bucks so it's a cheap fix. I only primed one rim. The unpainted ones are easier to fix.